"brakegear" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From brake + gear. Etymology templates: {{af|en|brake|gear}} brake + gear Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} brakegear (uncountable)
  1. (rail transport) The mechanical parts of the braking system on locomotives and other rolling stock. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Rail transportation Synonyms: brake gear
    Sense id: en-brakegear-en-noun-D~3c4yeW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

Alternative forms

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